“It doesn’t matter what you came from,” she said. “Roadblocks are not there to put you down, but to help you grow. Kids in this generation think they’re stuck. Not everything defines you.”

Lufkin ISD recognized the district’s Student Council Presidents from elementary, middle school and high school at the October Board meeting at the Administration Building.

Unity Day is a day to promote kindness and anti-bullying messages.

Congratulations to the Lufkin Panther Marching Band! The band earned a first division rating from all three judges at the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest held at Longview High School on Saturday, Oct.15.